Martti Simojoki
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| The Right Reverend Martin Simojoki | |
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| Archbishop of Turku and Finland | |
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| Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland |
| Archdiocese | Turku |
| In office | 1964-1978 |
| Predecessor | Ilmari Salomies |
| Successor | Mikko Juva |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1930 |
| Consecration | 1959 |
| Rank | Archbishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 17, 1908 Uusikaupunki Finland |
| Died |
April 25, 1999 (aged 90) Helsinki Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Previous post |
Bishop of Mikkeli (1951–1959) Bishop of Helsinki (1959-1964) |
Martti Ilmari Simojoki, previously Simelius (September 17, 1908 Uusikaupunki – April 25, 1999 in Helsinki) was the Archbishop of Turku, and the spiritual head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland between 1964 and 1978.
Simojoki is known for his criticism of Hannu Salama's book Juhannustanssit in 1964, which led to author's conviction for blasphemy.[1]
References
- ↑ http://www.turunsanomat.fi/mielipiteet/?ts=1,3:1009:0:0,4:9:0:0:0%3B4:8:0:0:0%3B4:139:0:0:0%3B4:140:0:1:2008-09-14,104:140:564399,1:0:0:0:0:0:
External links
- Biografiakeskus: Martti Simojoki (Finnish)
- Archbishops of Turku: Martti Simojoki (Finnish)
| Preceded by Ilmari Salomies |
Archbishop of Turku 1964–1978 |
Succeeded by Mikko Juva |
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